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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
8
Instructional outline outlines Matthew chapters 3 9 17 20 and 43 48 with the golden text Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God from Matthew 5 8. The lesson emphasizes purity of heart and vision of God as central themes for learners.
The article frames Jesus Sermon on the Mount as timeless guidance for modern life. It outlines seven Beatitudes guiding kingdom character from poverty of spirit to peacemaking, then links love to obedience and practical living in home, business, politics, and social ties.
Judge Oglesby rules the office of Treasurer of Wilkes County is abolished. O. F. Eller must deliver all properties and monies to the Board of Commissioners. A notice of appeal to the Supreme Court is filed by Eller's attorneys. The county funds’ future handling remains to be resolved by law. Wilkes Patriot.
In Lenoir two deputies, Avery Campbell and Austin, captured three youths for liquor possession. A pistol appeared during a search and the deputies fought over it, mistaking each other for fugitives. The three men escaped, leaving the officers with only the gun.
Andrew F. Kilby and C. Bret Lomax announced the purchase of a substantial stake in the Yadkin Valley Motor Company in North Wilkesboro. They acquired stock from C. D. Coffey and Sons, who had run the business since its 1922 purchase from F. C. Harper. Lomax, a Coca Cola Bottling founder, and Kilby will take active management of the dealership.
A Civitan Club gathering featured Dr O J Chandler replacing an absent speaker to deliver a dramatic talk on Which Is More Beautiful Art or Nature The illustrated speech contrasted world art salons with a lush romantic vignette about a sweetheart ending with a verdict for Nature The club next meets Thursday at 12 45 at the Daniel Boone Hotel.
Prominent Caldwell County attorney J W Whisnant died suddenly at his Lenoir home on Friday night He was a partner of Mark Squires in the Squires and Whisnant firm a well known legal organization in the region The death shocked local residents as he appeared in good health earlier in the day in Boone for business matters.
Chief Justice William Howard Taft at Grove Park Inn Asheville was presented with a case of Watauga Sauer Kraut Juice by the Civitan Club of Boone. Mr. Tait acknowledges Taft gratefully for the gift and thanks the Civitan members.
The three day farm school in Boone invites Wataugans to attend sessions led by expert speakers. Officials urge farmers and farm women to join, promising practical guidance to strengthen local agriculture and related industries.
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